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Far Rockaway, NY Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Far Rockaway, NY

Pricing Updated: 02/17/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Far Rockaway, NY area range in price from $1,000 to $12,245 with an overall median price of $3,633. The three Far Rockaway neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Arverne at $2,199, Bayswater at $2,160, and Edgemere at $2,199. Here is today’s list of the top 5 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Far Rockaway Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Arverne$3,400$2,19917
Bayswater$3,400$2,16033
Edgemere$3,500$2,19912
Downtown Far Rockaway$3,811$3,2003
South Shore Queens$4,055$1,000121

Cheapest Available Far Rockaway Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Far Rockaway, NY is a Studio unit found at Fairfield At Far Rockaway in the JFK Airport neighborhood priced from $1,995. Fairfield At Cedarhurst in the Business District neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,160. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Far Rockaway apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Fairfield At Far RockawayResidence AStudio,1BA$1,995
Fairfield At CedarhurstOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,160
Fairfield Estates At WoodmereThe Atlantic IIStudio,1BA$2,165

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Far Rockaway, NY and Nearby

As of February 17, 2026 the best value apartment in the Far Rockaway area is the $2.38 price per square foot 34 Avenue A Model at 34 Avenue A, Unit 2nd floor in the in the JFK Airport neighborhood starting from $3,100. The second greatest value Far Rockaway apartment is the Residence 409 Model at The Plaza 360 starting at $4,340 with a $3.44 price per square foot in the Business District neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Far Rockaway apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
34 Avenue A, Unit 2nd floor34 Avenue A2BR,1BA$2.38
The Plaza 360Residence 4092BR,2BA$3.44
Fairfield Townhouses At LawrenceThe Causeway2BR,2.5BA$3.66
Fairfield Residences At Cedarhurst Park HouseResidence D52BR,1BA$2.47
415 Beach 66th St, Unit SL415 Beach 66th St3BR,2BA$3.49
Fairfield Lafayette Place At Woodmere3 Beds, 1 bath3BR,1BA$3.39
Arverne View2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.67
Fairfield Courtyard At WoodmereThe Malverne1BR,1BA$3.71
Fairfield Cedarhurst CourtThe LinwoodStudio ,1BA$4.08
Fairfield Estates At WoodmereThe Atlantic IIStudio ,1BA$4.08

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Frequently Asked Questions about Far Rockaway

What type of rentals are currently available in Far Rockaway?

There are currently 438 Apartments for Rent in Far Rockaway, NY with pricing that ranges from $2,000 to $4,340. There are also 42 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Far Rockaway ranging from $900 to $35,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Far Rockaway?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Far Rockaway ranges from $900 to $35,000 with an average monthly rent of $7,179.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Far Rockaway?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Far Rockaway range from $2,421 to $4,200, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $3,000 to $25,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $4,000 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $3,811.

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